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class="vheadingv"><b>Verse</b><a href="/bsb/proverbs/24.htm" class="clickchap" style="color:#001320" title="Click any translation name for full chapter">  (Click for Chapter)</a></div><div id="par"><span class="versiontext"><a href="/niv/proverbs/24.htm">New International Version</a></span><br />I went past the field of a sluggard, past the vineyard of someone who has no sense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nlt/proverbs/24.htm">New Living Translation</a></span><br />I walked by the field of a lazy person, the vineyard of one with no common sense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/esv/proverbs/24.htm">English Standard Version</a></span><br />I passed by the field of a sluggard, by the vineyard of a man lacking sense,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/24.htm">Berean Standard Bible</a></span><br />I went past the field of a slacker and by the vineyard of a man lacking judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/kjv/proverbs/24.htm">King James Bible</a></span><br />I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nkjv/proverbs/24.htm">New King James Version</a></span><br />I went by the field of the lazy <i>man</i>, And by the vineyard of the man devoid of understanding;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb_/proverbs/24.htm">New American Standard Bible</a></span><br />I passed by the field of a lazy one, And by the vineyard of a person lacking sense,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb/proverbs/24.htm">NASB 1995</a></span><br />I passed by the field of the sluggard And by the vineyard of the man lacking sense,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nasb77/proverbs/24.htm">NASB 1977 </a></span><br />I passed by the field of the sluggard, And by the vineyard of the man lacking sense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsb/proverbs/24.htm">Legacy Standard Bible </a></span><br />I passed by the field of the sluggard And by the vineyard of the man lacking a heart <i>of wisdom</i>,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/amp/proverbs/24.htm">Amplified Bible</a></span><br />I went by the field of the lazy man, And by the vineyard of the man lacking understanding <i>and</i> common sense;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/csb/proverbs/24.htm">Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I went by the field of a slacker and by the vineyard of one lacking sense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hcsb/proverbs/24.htm">Holman Christian Standard Bible</a></span><br />I went by the field of a slacker and by the vineyard of a man lacking sense. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/asv/proverbs/24.htm">American Standard Version</a></span><br />I went by the field of the sluggard, And by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cev/proverbs/24.htm">Contemporary English Version</a></span><br />I once walked by the field and the vineyard of a lazy fool. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/erv/proverbs/24.htm">English Revised Version</a></span><br />I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gwt/proverbs/24.htm">GOD'S WORD® Translation</a></span><br />I passed by a lazy person's field, the vineyard belonging to a person without sense.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/gnt/proverbs/24.htm">Good News Translation</a></span><br />I walked through the fields and vineyards of a lazy, stupid person. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/isv/proverbs/24.htm">International Standard Version</a></span><br />I went by the field belonging to a lazy man, by a vineyard belonging to a senseless person.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/msb/proverbs/24.htm">Majority Standard Bible</a></span><br />I went past the field of a slacker and by the vineyard of a man lacking judgment.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/net/proverbs/24.htm">NET Bible</a></span><br />I passed by the field of a sluggard, by the vineyard of one who lacks wisdom. <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nheb/proverbs/24.htm">New Heart English Bible</a></span><br />I went by the field of the sluggard, by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/wbt/proverbs/24.htm">Webster's Bible Translation</a></span><br />I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/web/proverbs/24.htm">World English Bible</a></span><br />I went by the field of the sluggard, by the vineyard of the man void of understanding. <div class="vheading2"><b>Literal Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lsv/proverbs/24.htm">Literal Standard Version</a></span><br />I passed by near the field of a slothful man, "" And near the vineyard of a man lacking heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/ylt/proverbs/24.htm">Young's Literal Translation</a></span><br /> Near the field of a slothful man I passed by, And near the vineyard of a man lacking heart.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/slt/proverbs/24.htm">Smith's Literal Translation</a></span><br />I passed upon the field of the slothful man, and upon the vineyard of the man wanting heart;<div class="vheading2"><b>Catholic Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/drb/proverbs/24.htm">Douay-Rheims Bible</a></span><br />I passed by the field of the slothful man, and by the vineyard of the foolish man: <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/cpdv/proverbs/24.htm">Catholic Public Domain Version</a></span><br />I passed by the field of a lazy man, and by the vineyard of a foolish man,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nabre/proverbs/24.htm">New American Bible</a></span><br />I passed by the field of a sluggard, by the vineyard of one with no sense; <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/nrsvce/proverbs/24.htm">New Revised Standard Version</a></span><br />I passed by the field of one who was lazy, by the vineyard of a stupid person;<div class="vheading2"><b>Translations from Aramaic</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/lamsa/proverbs/24.htm">Lamsa Bible</a></span><br />I passed by the field of a sluggard, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding,<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/hpbt/proverbs/24.htm">Peshitta Holy Bible Translated</a></span><br />I passed by the field of a lazy man and by the vineyard of a son of man lacking heart.<div class="vheading2"><b>OT Translations</b></div><span class="versiontext"><a href="/jps/proverbs/24.htm">JPS Tanakh 1917</a></span><br />I went by the field of the slothful, And by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/sep/proverbs/24.htm">Brenton Septuagint Translation</a></span><br />A foolish man is like a farm, and a senseless man is like a vineyard.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/parallel/proverbs/24-30.htm">Additional Translations ...</a></span></div></div></div><div id="centbox"><div class="padcent"><a name="audio" id="audio"></a><div class="vheadingv"><b>Audio Bible</b></div><iframe width="100%" src="https://www.youtube.com/embed/kpUA5ZltBeQ?start=5035" title="YouTube video player" frameborder="0" allow="accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share" allowfullscreen></iframe><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><div class="vheadingv"><b>Context</b></div><span class="hdg"><a href="/bsb/proverbs/24.htm">Further Sayings of the Wise</a></span><br>…<span class="reftext">29</span>Do not say, “I will do to him as he has done to me; I will repay the man according to his work.” <span class="reftext">30</span><span class="highl"><a href="/hebrew/5674.htm" title="5674: ‘ā·ḇar·tî (V-Qal-Perf-1cs) -- To pass over, through, or by, pass on. A primitive root; to cross over; used very widely of any transition; specifically, to cover.">I went</a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: ‘al- (Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">past</a> <a href="/hebrew/7704.htm" title="7704: śə·ḏêh (N-msc) -- Field, land. Or saday; from an unused root meaning to spread out; a field.">the field</a> <a href="/hebrew/376.htm" title="376: ’îš- (N-ms) -- Man. Contracted for 'enowsh; a man as an individual or a male person; often used as an adjunct to a more definite term.">of a slacker</a> <a href="/hebrew/6102.htm" title="6102: ‘ā·ṣêl (Adj-ms) -- Sluggish, lazy. From atsal; indolent."></a> <a href="/hebrew/5921.htm" title="5921: wə·‘al- (Conj-w:: Prep) -- Properly, the same as al used as a preposition; above, over, upon, or against in a great variety of applications.">and by</a> <a href="/hebrew/3754.htm" title="3754: ke·rem (N-msc) -- A vineyard. From an unused root of uncertain meaning; a garden or vineyard.">the vineyard</a> <a href="/hebrew/120.htm" title="120: ’ā·ḏām (N-ms) -- Man, mankind. From 'adam; ruddy i.e. A human being.">of a man</a> <a href="/hebrew/2638.htm" title="2638: ḥă·sar- (Adj-msc) -- Needy, lacking, in want of. From chacer; lacking; hence, without.">lacking</a> <a href="/hebrew/3820.htm" title="3820: lêḇ (N-ms) -- A form of lebab; the heart; also used very widely for the feelings, the will and even the intellect; likewise for the centre of anything.">judgment.</a> </span><span class="reftext">31</span>Thorns had grown up everywhere, thistles had covered the ground, and the stone wall was broken down.…<div class="cred"><a href="//berean.bible">Berean Standard Bible</a> · <a href="//berean.bible/downloads.htm">Download</a></div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="crossref" id="crossref"></a><div class="vheading">Cross References</div><div id="crf"><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/6-6.htm">Proverbs 6:6-11</a></span><br />Walk in the manner of the ant, O slacker; observe its ways and become wise. / Without a commander, without an overseer or ruler, / it prepares its provisions in summer; it gathers its food at harvest. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/ecclesiastes/10-18.htm">Ecclesiastes 10:18</a></span><br />Through laziness the roof caves in, and in the hands of the idle, the house leaks.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/19-15.htm">Proverbs 19:15</a></span><br />Laziness brings on deep sleep, and an idle soul will suffer hunger.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/20-4.htm">Proverbs 20:4</a></span><br />The slacker does not plow in season; at harvest time he looks, but nothing is there.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/13-4.htm">Proverbs 13:4</a></span><br />The slacker craves yet has nothing, but the soul of the diligent is fully satisfied.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/21-25.htm">Proverbs 21:25</a></span><br />The craving of the slacker kills him because his hands refuse to work.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/matthew/25-24.htm">Matthew 25:24-30</a></span><br />Finally, the servant who had received the one talent came and said, ‘Master, I knew that you are a hard man, reaping where you have not sown and gathering where you have not scattered seed. / So I was afraid and went out and hid your talent in the ground. See, you have what belongs to you.’ / ‘You wicked, lazy servant!’ replied his master. ‘You knew that I reap where I have not sown and gather where I have not scattered seed. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/hebrews/6-12.htm">Hebrews 6:12</a></span><br />Then you will not be sluggish, but will imitate those who through faith and patience inherit what has been promised.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/2_thessalonians/3-10.htm">2 Thessalonians 3:10-12</a></span><br />For even while we were with you, we gave you this command: “If anyone is unwilling to work, he shall not eat.” / For we hear that some of you are leading undisciplined lives, accomplishing nothing, but being busybodies. / We command and urge such people by our Lord Jesus Christ to begin working quietly to earn their own living.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/10-4.htm">Proverbs 10:4</a></span><br />Idle hands make one poor, but diligent hands bring wealth.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/12-24.htm">Proverbs 12:24</a></span><br />The hand of the diligent will rule, but laziness ends in forced labor.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/proverbs/26-13.htm">Proverbs 26:13-16</a></span><br />The slacker says, “A lion is in the road! A fierce lion roams the public square!” / As a door turns on its hinges, so the slacker turns on his bed. / The slacker buries his hand in the dish; it wearies him to bring it back to his mouth. ...<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/1_timothy/5-8.htm">1 Timothy 5:8</a></span><br />If anyone does not provide for his own, and especially his own household, he has denied the faith and is worse than an unbeliever.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/romans/12-11.htm">Romans 12:11</a></span><br />Do not let your zeal subside; keep your spiritual fervor, serving the Lord.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="crossverse"><a href="/colossians/3-23.htm">Colossians 3:23</a></span><br />Whatever you do, work at it with your whole being, as for the Lord and not for men,</div><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a name="tsk" id="tsk"><div class="vheading">Treasury of Scripture</div><p class="tsk2">I went by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding;</p><p class="hdg">went</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/6-6.htm">Proverbs 6:6</a></b></br> Go to the ant, thou sluggard; consider her ways, and be wise:</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/4-8.htm">Job 4:8</a></b></br> Even as I have seen, they that plow iniquity, and sow wickedness, reap the same.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/job/5-27.htm">Job 5:27</a></b></br> Lo this, we have searched it, so it <i>is</i>; hear it, and know thou <i>it</i> for thy good.</p><p class="hdg">void</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/10-13.htm">Proverbs 10:13</a></b></br> In the lips of him that hath understanding wisdom is found: but a rod <i>is</i> for the back of him that is void of understanding.</p><p class="tskverse"><b><a href="/proverbs/12-11.htm">Proverbs 12:11</a></b></br> He that tilleth his land shall be satisfied with bread: but he that followeth vain <i>persons is</i> void of understanding.</p><div class="vheading">Jump to Previous</div><a href="/proverbs/24-27.htm">Field</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-17.htm">Hater</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-17.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-23.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-18.htm">Lacking</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-3.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/proverbs/10-25.htm">Past</a> <a href="/proverbs/23-23.htm">Sense</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-13.htm">Slothful</a> <a href="/proverbs/22-13.htm">Sluggard</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-3.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/1_kings/21-18.htm">Vine-Garden</a> <a href="/psalms/80-15.htm">Vineyard</a> <a href="/proverbs/17-18.htm">Void</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-29.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Jump to Next</div><a href="/proverbs/27-26.htm">Field</a> <a href="/proverbs/25-21.htm">Hater</a> <a href="/proverbs/24-32.htm">Heart</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-5.htm">Judgment</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/1-15.htm">Lacking</a> <a href="/proverbs/27-12.htm">Passed</a> <a href="/ecclesiastes/3-15.htm">Past</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-11.htm">Sense</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-13.htm">Slothful</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-13.htm">Sluggard</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-2.htm">Understanding</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-16.htm">Vine-Garden</a> <a href="/proverbs/31-16.htm">Vineyard</a> <a href="/proverbs/28-16.htm">Void</a> <a href="/proverbs/26-13.htm">Work</a><div class="vheading2">Proverbs 24</div><span class="reftext">1. </span><span class="outlinetext"><a href="/proverbs/24-1.htm">Precepts and Warnings</a></span><br></div></div><div id="mdd"><div align="center"><div class="bot2"><table align="center" width="100%"><tr><td><div align="center"> <script id="3d27ed63fc4348d5b062c4527ae09445"> (new Image()).src = 'https://capi.connatix.com/tr/si?token=51ce25d5-1a8c-424a-8695-4bd48c750f35&cid=3a9f82d0-4344-4f8d-ac0c-e1a0eb43a405'; 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In biblical times, agriculture was a primary means of sustenance and wealth, making the condition of one's field a direct reflection of their work ethic. The "slacker" represents those who neglect their responsibilities, leading to ruin and poverty. This theme is echoed in <a href="/proverbs/6-6.htm">Proverbs 6:6-11</a>, where the ant is used as an example of industriousness. The field, left untended, symbolizes wasted potential and missed opportunities, serving as a warning against idleness.<p><b>and by the vineyard of a man lacking judgment.</b><br>The vineyard, a symbol of prosperity and blessing in ancient Israel, requires careful maintenance and wisdom to yield fruit. A "man lacking judgment" fails to make prudent decisions, resulting in neglect and decay. This imagery is consistent with the broader biblical narrative that associates wisdom with life and folly with destruction (<a href="/proverbs/1-7.htm">Proverbs 1:7, 3</a>:13-18). The vineyard's state reflects the spiritual and moral condition of the owner, drawing a parallel to Jesus' teachings in <a href="/john/15.htm">John 15:1-8</a>, where He describes Himself as the true vine and emphasizes the necessity of abiding in Him to bear fruit. This connection underscores the importance of spiritual vigilance and discernment.<div class="vheading2">Persons / Places / Events</div>1. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_sluggard.htm">The Sluggard</a></b><br>This term refers to a lazy or idle person who neglects their responsibilities. In the Hebrew text, the word conveys a sense of sluggishness or laziness.<br><br>2. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_vineyard.htm">The Vineyard</a></b><br>Vineyards in biblical times were valuable and required diligent care. They symbolize productivity and the blessings of hard work.<br><br>3. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_man_lacking_judgment.htm">The Man Lacking Judgment</a></b><br>This person is characterized by a lack of discernment or wisdom. The Hebrew word (??sar-l??) implies a deficiency in understanding or insight.<br><br>4. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_field.htm">The Field</a></b><br>Represents the area of responsibility or stewardship that the sluggard has neglected. Fields were essential for sustenance and prosperity.<br><br>5. <b><a href="/topical/t/the_observer.htm">The Observer</a></b><br>The speaker in the proverb, likely Solomon, who observes and reflects on the consequences of laziness and poor judgment.<div class="vheading2">Teaching Points</div><b><a href="/topical/t/the_consequences_of_laziness.htm">The Consequences of Laziness</a></b><br>Laziness leads to neglect and decay, both physically and spiritually. Just as a neglected vineyard becomes overgrown, so does a life without discipline and diligence.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/t/the_importance_of_wisdom_and_judgment.htm">The Importance of Wisdom and Judgment</a></b><br>Wisdom and good judgment are essential for maintaining what God has entrusted to us. Without them, we risk losing our blessings and opportunities.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/d/diligence_as_a_virtue.htm">Diligence as a Virtue</a></b><br>Diligence is a biblical virtue that reflects God's character. We are called to work heartily as unto the Lord, recognizing that our efforts are a form of worship.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/s/stewardship_of_resources.htm">Stewardship of Resources</a></b><br>God has given each of us fields to tend, whether they be our families, jobs, or spiritual lives. We must be faithful stewards, investing time and effort to cultivate growth.<br><br><b><a href="/topical/l/learning_from_observation.htm">Learning from Observation</a></b><br>Observing the lives of others can teach us valuable lessons. We should be attentive to the outcomes of different lifestyles and choices, learning from both successes and failures.<div class="vheading2">Lists and Questions</div><a href="/top10/lessons_from_proverbs_24.htm">Top 10 Lessons from Proverbs 24</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/why_stress_about_tomorrow_now.htm">Why did God's vineyard produce only wild grapes?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/does_prov._24_27_conflict_with_archaeology.htm">Proverbs 24:27: Does the instruction to 'finish your outdoor work' before building a house conflict with archaeological evidence of ancient settlement patterns?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/is_proverbs_31_an_ideal,_not_a_standard.htm">Could Proverbs 31:10-31 be more of a cultural ideal rather than an achievable standard, considering other biblical teachings on human imperfection?</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/q/do_proverbs_31_and_1_timothy_2_conflict.htm">Does Proverbs 31:10-31 conflict with other biblical passages, like 1 Timothy 2:11-12, that appear to limit women's roles?</a><a name="commentary" id="commentary"></a><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/ellicott/proverbs/24.htm">Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers</a></div>(30) <span class= "bld">I went by the field of the slothful </span>. . .--The parable of the vineyard let out to husbandmen for them to render the fruits in due season (<a href="/matthew/21-33.htm" title="Hear another parable: There was a certain householder, which planted a vineyard, and hedged it round about, and dig a wine press in it, and built a tower, and let it out to farmers, and went into a far country:">Matthew 21:33</a>), and of the thorns which choked the word (<span class= "ital">ibid., </span><a href="/proverbs/13-7.htm" title="There is that makes himself rich, yet has nothing: there is that makes himself poor, yet has great riches.">Proverbs 13:7</a>), suggest a spiritual meaning for this passage. It warns us not to allow the weeds of evil habits to spring up in the garden of the soul through sloth, nor to suffer God's protecting care (the wall) to be withdrawn from us because we have not sought it constantly in prayer.<p><div class="vheading2"><a href="/commentaries/pulpit/proverbs/24.htm">Pulpit Commentary</a></div><span class="cmt_sub_title">Verses 30-34.</span> - A <span class="accented">mashal</span> ode concerning the sluggard (for similar odes, comp. <a href="/proverbs/7.htm">Proverbs 7</a>:41-23; <a href="/job/5-3.htm">Job 5:3-5</a>; <a href="/psalms/37-35.htm">Psalm 37:35</a>, etc.; <a href="/isaiah/5-1.htm">Isaiah 5:1-6</a>). <span class="cmt_sub_title">Verse 30.</span> - <span class="cmt_word">The field...the vineyard;</span> the two chief objects of the farmer's care, which need constant labour if they are to prove productive. Moralizing on this passage, St. Gregory ('Moral.,' 20:54) says, "To pass by the field of the slothful, and by the vineyard of the man void of understanding, is to look into the life of any careless liver, and to take a view of his deeds." <span class="p"><br /><br /></span><span class="versiontext"><a href="/commentaries/proverbs/24-30.htm">Parallel Commentaries ...</a></span><span class="p"><br /><br /><br /></span><a name="lexicon" id="lexicon"></a><div class="vheading">Hebrew</div><span class="word">I went</span><br /><span class="heb">עָבַ֑רְתִּי</span> <span class="translit">(‘ā·ḇar·tî)</span><br /><span class="parse">Verb - Qal - Perfect - first person common singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5674.htm">Strong's 5674: </a> </span><span class="str2">To pass over, through, or by, pass on</span><br /><br /><span class="word">past</span><br /><span class="heb">עַל־</span> <span class="translit">(‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the field</span><br /><span class="heb">שְׂדֵ֣ה</span> <span class="translit">(śə·ḏêh)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_7704.htm">Strong's 7704: </a> </span><span class="str2">Field, land</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of a sluggard</span><br /><span class="heb">אִישׁ־</span> <span class="translit">(’îš-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_376.htm">Strong's 376: </a> </span><span class="str2">A man as an individual, a male person</span><br /><br /><span class="word">and by</span><br /><span class="heb">וְעַל־</span> <span class="translit">(wə·‘al-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Conjunctive waw | Preposition<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_5921.htm">Strong's 5921: </a> </span><span class="str2">Above, over, upon, against</span><br /><br /><span class="word">the vineyard</span><br /><span class="heb">כֶּ֝֗רֶם</span> <span class="translit">(ke·rem)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3754.htm">Strong's 3754: </a> </span><span class="str2">A garden, vineyard</span><br /><br /><span class="word">of a man</span><br /><span class="heb">אָדָ֥ם</span> <span class="translit">(’ā·ḏām)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_120.htm">Strong's 120: </a> </span><span class="str2">Ruddy, a human being</span><br /><br /><span class="word">lacking</span><br /><span class="heb">חֲסַר־</span> <span class="translit">(ḥă·sar-)</span><br /><span class="parse">Adjective - masculine singular construct<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_2638.htm">Strong's 2638: </a> </span><span class="str2">Needy, lacking, in want of</span><br /><br /><span class="word">judgment.</span><br /><span class="heb">לֵֽב׃</span> <span class="translit">(lêḇ)</span><br /><span class="parse">Noun - masculine singular<br /></span><span class="str"><a href="/hebrew/strongs_3820.htm">Strong's 3820: </a> </span><span class="str2">The heart, the feelings, the will, the intellect, centre</span><br /><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><div class="vheading">Links</div><a href="/niv/proverbs/24-30.htm">Proverbs 24:30 NIV</a><br /><a href="/nlt/proverbs/24-30.htm">Proverbs 24:30 NLT</a><br /><a href="/esv/proverbs/24-30.htm">Proverbs 24:30 ESV</a><br /><a href="/nasb/proverbs/24-30.htm">Proverbs 24:30 NASB</a><br /><a href="/kjv/proverbs/24-30.htm">Proverbs 24:30 KJV</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="//bibleapps.com/proverbs/24-30.htm">Proverbs 24:30 BibleApps.com</a><br /><a href="//bibliaparalela.com/proverbs/24-30.htm">Proverbs 24:30 Biblia Paralela</a><br /><a href="//holybible.com.cn/proverbs/24-30.htm">Proverbs 24:30 Chinese Bible</a><br /><a href="//saintebible.com/proverbs/24-30.htm">Proverbs 24:30 French Bible</a><br /><a href="/catholic/proverbs/24-30.htm">Proverbs 24:30 Catholic Bible</a><span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/proverbs/24-30.htm">OT Poetry: Proverbs 24:30 I went by the field (Prov. 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